habanero's 1996 4Runner Build-Up Thread
#1801
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I'll be using a relay, the oe switch, an indicator light and a lot of wire. Found a schematic I like and will be following it. I'll post up when I get into it, gotta order some wire and a few bits and pieces.
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A nice bunch of good parts from the local yard....lucky you.
Couldn't remember if it was electrical, vacuum, or combo.... My Tacoma is open and will remain so, I think.
Last edited by rworegon; 04-06-2014 at 06:52 PM.
#1803
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congrats on all fronts. Especially that your daughter is okay.
You'll like the locker. Makes lots of things easier. Especially digging to soft sand:
You'll like the locker. Makes lots of things easier. Especially digging to soft sand:
#1805
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It looks better in pics than in person! Up clsoe, it's a bit more obvious that it's a rattlecan on the fender, but the bumper and hood are all nice matching factory paint.
And the shutlines are a bit off, but given the time constraint of getting it done this weekend I didn't worry about them that much. The hood opens and closes properly and it's not dripping anything any more.
And the shutlines are a bit off, but given the time constraint of getting it done this weekend I didn't worry about them that much. The hood opens and closes properly and it's not dripping anything any more.
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Hahaha, I couldn't remember sinking in the sand (yet), tricking me with your much bluer doppelganger. ........
Says the guy that is doing the everything swap! Suzie's flex pics were hot, Chef! I can't believe how good she looks and how quickly it's happening.
Found this on the camera this morning.
Found this on the camera this morning.
Last edited by habanero; 07-02-2017 at 06:24 PM.
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Hey! It only took 4 shampoos to get the grease out of my hair! Stain remover actually managed to take care of the jeans respectably. My hands though, there's still evidence...
A couple o' rolling sounds I'm thinking have mostly to do with some rust that was inside the drums. Still haven't switched out the bleeder screw on the side that wasn't behaving, either. I don't hear any bearing noise and everything else seems so far copacetic. Oh yeah, and nothing has fallen off yet, either, as far as I know.
A couple o' rolling sounds I'm thinking have mostly to do with some rust that was inside the drums. Still haven't switched out the bleeder screw on the side that wasn't behaving, either. I don't hear any bearing noise and everything else seems so far copacetic. Oh yeah, and nothing has fallen off yet, either, as far as I know.
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Hiya Hab,
Still putting me to shame, your Runner is looking fantastic.
Glad your daughter is ok after the fender bender !!
Keep the Fem flag flying high
Still putting me to shame, your Runner is looking fantastic.
Glad your daughter is ok after the fender bender !!
Keep the Fem flag flying high
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96 4Runner 261,xxx miles
Skid plates off, front driveshaft out. 2 wheel drive now, not that I would use the 4.10s with the 4.30s. Getting ready to put in the new-to-me front dif w/appropriate 4.30s. Just gotta find some time to do it. Got the bits and pieces ordered for getting the wiring done too, those should show up next week.
Hope all y'all are having a great spring and also have a happy Easter or Easter-like substance too!
Skid plates off, front driveshaft out. 2 wheel drive now, not that I would use the 4.10s with the 4.30s. Getting ready to put in the new-to-me front dif w/appropriate 4.30s. Just gotta find some time to do it. Got the bits and pieces ordered for getting the wiring done too, those should show up next week.
Hope all y'all are having a great spring and also have a happy Easter or Easter-like substance too!
#1815
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96 4Runner
Front dif out. Front difs are very heavy.
I'm going to have a harder time getting the new one in. Did I mention heavy? With stick arms like mine I'm going to have to get creative on this one.
Front dif out. Front difs are very heavy.
I'm going to have a harder time getting the new one in. Did I mention heavy? With stick arms like mine I'm going to have to get creative on this one.
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#1817
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Eatin' my spinach.
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Hey hun,... Have you thought about a type of hammock to hold it up and ratchet straps holding on each side? I did something similar with my transmission, when pulling and dropping in the motor I built. Obviously with just a diff it's a bit different.... But maybe you can rig something up that would allow you to slip a tie off down a tiny bit on each side until it lines up. (You know, special knot trix! ...)
#1820
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I actually did eat spinach today rw (minestrone). I've got jack stands and the tires under it, hate being under there when there's no wheels holding it up.
Chef- thought about a rope system but went and got a cheap tranny jack instead. It's got a v-shaped tray and should go high enough to get the thing in. Once I get the drive shaft flange up in there enough it'll catch on the bell housing and I'll be able to wiggle it into place. At least, that's the plan. I'll need the jack again when we do the clutch on the 99 because I'm NOT trying that crazy conglomeration of a thing we did with the tranny/transfer case with the 96. That's my justification. Is that cheating? I hope it feels like it when I'm done getting it in there.
Chef- thought about a rope system but went and got a cheap tranny jack instead. It's got a v-shaped tray and should go high enough to get the thing in. Once I get the drive shaft flange up in there enough it'll catch on the bell housing and I'll be able to wiggle it into place. At least, that's the plan. I'll need the jack again when we do the clutch on the 99 because I'm NOT trying that crazy conglomeration of a thing we did with the tranny/transfer case with the 96. That's my justification. Is that cheating? I hope it feels like it when I'm done getting it in there.